Ragnarok M: Eternal Love(ROM)

-3.91
Bad
Price: Free
Ads: No
In App Purchases: Yes

Google Play App Store

Temporal Dark PatternsTemporal Dark Patterns

This game has 52 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 11 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-3.75

8 votes
1 votes
Playing by Appointment -
8 / 1 votes
Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.

8 votes
1 votes
Daily Rewards -
8 / 1 votes
Encourages return visits every day and punishes you for missing a day.

8 votes
1 votes
Grinding -
8 / 1 votes
Being required to perform repetitive and tedious tasks to advance.

8 votes
1 votes
Infinite Treadmill -
8 / 1 votes
Impossible to win or complete the game.

8 votes
1 votes
Wait To Play -
8 / 1 votes
In-game timers that make you arbitrarily wait for something.

7 votes
2 votes
Can't Pause or Save -
7 / 2 votes
The game does not allow you to stop playing whenever you want.

5 votes
4 votes
Advertisements -
5 / 4 votes
Forced to watch ads or given rewards for watching ads.

Monetary Dark PatternsMonetary Dark Patterns

This game has 85 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 14 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-3.99

8 votes
1 votes
Premium Currency -
8 / 1 votes
Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.

8 votes
1 votes
Pay to Win -
8 / 1 votes
A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.

8 votes
1 votes
Artificial Scarcity -
8 / 1 votes
Limited time offers with unnecessary urgency.

8 votes
1 votes
Accidental Purchases -
8 / 1 votes
Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.

8 votes
1 votes
Recurring Fee -
8 / 1 votes
Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.

8 votes
1 votes
Gambling / Loot Boxes -
8 / 1 votes
Spending real money to play a game of chance for a reward.

8 votes
1 votes
Power Creep -
8 / 1 votes
A permanently purchased item in the game becomes less valuable over time.

8 votes
1 votes
Anchoring Tricks -
8 / 1 votes
Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.

7 votes
2 votes
Pay to Skip -
7 / 2 votes
Spend money to avoid waiting for a timer to expire.

7 votes
2 votes
Pay Wall -
7 / 2 votes
The game becomes impossible to continue playing without payment.

7 votes
2 votes
Waste Aversion -
7 / 2 votes
Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.

Social Dark PatternsSocial Dark Patterns

This game has 51 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 12 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-3.64

8 votes
1 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds -
8 / 1 votes
To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.

8 votes
1 votes
Reciprocity -
8 / 1 votes
Feeling obligated to return a favor, share resources, trade an item, etc.

8 votes
1 votes
Fear of Missing Out -
8 / 1 votes
If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.

8 votes
1 votes
Competition -
8 / 1 votes
The game makes you compete against other players.

7 votes
2 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme -
7 / 2 votes
You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.

7 votes
2 votes
Encourages Anti-Social Behavior -
7 / 2 votes
The game incentivizes players to lie, cheat, or backstab other players to get ahead.

5 votes
4 votes
Friend Spam / Impersonation -
5 / 4 votes
The game sends spam to your contact list or social media account.

Psychological Dark PatternsPsychological Dark Patterns

This game has 55 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 8 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-4.09

8 votes
1 votes
Invested / Endowed Value -
8 / 1 votes
Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.

8 votes
1 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress -
8 / 1 votes
Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.

8 votes
1 votes
Complete the Collection -
8 / 1 votes
The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.

8 votes
1 votes
Illusion of Control -
8 / 1 votes
The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.

8 votes
1 votes
Variable Rewards -
8 / 1 votes
Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.

8 votes
1 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations -
8 / 1 votes
Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.

7 votes
2 votes
Optimism and Frequency Biases -
7 / 2 votes
Overestimating the frequency of something because we’ve seen it recently or memorably.

App Store Ratings

Google Play:  (4.27) with 62,047 votes.



Recent Dark Pattern Reviews

Playing by Appointment reported on Apr 7, 2021
woe, timed mpvs
Daily Rewards reported on Apr 7, 2021
Daily quest, forced farming
Grinding reported on Apr 7, 2021
Everything is grinding
Wait To Play reported on Apr 7, 2021
Limited time farming per day
Waste Aversion reported on Nov 23, 2020
Premium purchases allows to expand the inventory (temporarily or permanently)
Playing by Appointment reported on Nov 23, 2020
Time-limited quests
Reciprocity reported on Nov 23, 2020
Able to trade a limited amount of items directly to another player
Gambling / Loot Boxes reported on Nov 23, 2020
Highly variable rewards from "chests" which are rigged against the player
Recurring Fee reported on Nov 23, 2020
Optional membership that is expensive that gives the player additional exp, loot, and exclusive items
Accidental Purchases reported on Nov 23, 2020
Annoying pop-ups asking to spend Big Cat Coins (premium currency)


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Screenshot Ragnarok M: Eternal Love is an open world mobile MMORPG based on the ever famous Ragnarok Online from 2003, and inherits the Ragnarok legacy that drew the attention of millions of fans around the world. Ragnarok M: Eternal Love brings Rune Midgard to life, reinterpreting the art style that has been beloved by players for over 15 years. Classic gameplay features return with a modern touch!

Hold hands, discover the world of Rune Midgard, and experience all the adventures that await in Ragnarok M: Eternal Love!

-Modern Look/Classic Art Style
New and full 3D art that enhances the classic art style. Beautiful designs for the cities of Prontera, Geffen, Payon, and so many more! Amazing characters, mounts, pets, and gear! New weather system to help immerse you into the game experience even further!

-Open World Adventure
Learn the epic stories within Rune Midgard through a non-linear narrative! Go anywhere, avoid level limitations, and set out to explore the world. Each NPC hold a unique story!

-Hold Hands and Discover Rune Midgard
Detailed and engaging game design: camera controls, holding hands, listen to music. Every design choice is made to improve the players gaming experience.

-Join a team! Beat the MVPs!
Choose between 5 different main classes and start your journey! Join a team to defeat powerful MVP monsters and get awesome equipment and MVP cards!